2024 Awards & Season Launch

On Saturday 22nd March, the Marist Water Polo Club hosted its 2024 awards ceremony, celebrating the achievements of its members throughout the 2024 season. A total of 47 awards were presented, recognising players, coaches, and volunteers for their contributions to the club. Awards included Player of the Year across all age groups, Marist Values Awards, goalkeeper recognitions, as well as special accolades such as Coach of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Service Awards. The event was a fantastic way to reflect on the season’s successes and bring the Marist Water Polo community together ahead of the 2025 season.

2024 Award Recipients

Under 12

A Grade Player of the Year – Luca Liao

A Grade Marist Values Award – Zoey Wilson

B Grade Player of the Year – Kobi Hornibrook

B Grade Marist Values Award – Siera Amosa

C Grade Player of the Year – Xavier Olsen

C Grade Marist Values Award – Euan Duncan

Goalkeeper of the Year – Amelia Hallam

 

Under 14

Girls Division 1 Player of the Year – Frankie McGuiness

Girls Division 2 Player of the Year – Eve Handy

Girls Marist Values Award Winners – Amelia Hoeglinger

Boys Division 1 Player of the Year – Gianni Gola

Boys Division 2 Player of the Year – Sam Wright

Boys Marist Values Award Winner – Isaiah Hornibrook

 

Under 16

Girls Division 1 Player of the Year – Ella O’Brien

Girls Division 2 Player of the Year – Dalia Milev

Girls Marist Values Award Winner – Sylvie McLean

Boys Division 1 Player of the Year – Lachlan Schnauer

Boys Division 2 Player of the Year – Caleb Wilson

Boys Marist Values Award Winner – Matteo Gola

 

Under 18

Women’s Division 1 Player of the Year – Bailee Swindells

Women’s Division 2 Player of the Year – Clara McLean

Women’s Marist Values Award Winner – Riaan Bryant

Men’s Division 1 Player of the Year – Josh Anderson

Men’s Division 2 Player of the Year – Zach Kirk

Men’s Marist Values Award Winner – Rowan Ellyett

 

Under 21

Women’s Player of the Year – Holly Roberts

Women’s Marist Values Award Winner – Taylor Fisher

Men’s Player of the Year – Kelly McDowell

Men’s Marist Values Award Winner – Bronson Chungson

 

Seniors

Makutu Women – Player of the Year – Ava Sands

Makutu Men – Player of the Year – Hugo Borich

Makutu Women – Marist Values Award Winner – Alice McLaughlin

Makutu Men – Marist Values Award Winner – Isaac Petterson

 

Magic Women Player of the Year – Kate Henderson

Magic Men Player of the Year – Fabian Wanrooij

Magic Women Marist Values Award Winner – Isabella Jacka

Magic Men Marist Values Award Winner – Oliver Schnauer

 

Masters Women Player of the Year – Frankie Snell

Masters Men Player of the Year – Fabian Wanrooij

Masters Women Marist Values Award Winner – Emma O’Brien

Masters Men Marist Values Award Winner – Rudi Visser

 

Goalkeepers

Junior Girls Goalkeeper of the Year – Charlie Sawden

Junior Boys Goalkeeper of the Year – Matteo Gola

Senior Women’s – Goalkeeper  of the Year

Senior Men’s – Goalkeeper of the Year

 

Coach of the Year – Paul Swindells

 

Volunteer of the Year – Janine Baldwin & Marisa Kyd